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H719 EAE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,691 mi
Last recorded170,691 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH719 EAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 170,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 170,691 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 170,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 169,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 169,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 169,652 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 168,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 168,478 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 168,477 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 166,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 164,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 160,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2016 160,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 159,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 157,710 miles

Corrosion on n/s sill

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 156,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 154,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 151,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 147,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 144,077 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 140,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 140,861 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 134,420 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H719 EAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H719 EAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H719 EAE registered?

H719 EAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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The MOT history for H719 EAE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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